Research Administrator II
Company: Tufts University
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
The Department of Developmental, Molecular & Chemical Biology at
Tufts University School of Medicine was formed to integrate the
traditional studies of developmental and molecular biology with the
innovation of chemical biology to facilitate fundamental
understanding of disease processes as well as the development of n
ovel therapeutics. One area of focus is signal transduction
mechanisms in development and disease, especially in cancer.
Structural biology and structure-based drug development is a second
area of strength.
What You'll Do
Under moderate supervision, responsible for administering portfolio
of broad and moderately complex sponsored awards. Utilizing
considerable knowledge of research administration and academic
area, works with faculty to develop sponsored proposals and to
manage post-award compliance activities. Serves as resource to
junior level research administration staff. May assist school
management with other assigned program operation functions. Reviews
funding proposal opportunity announcement or request for grant
proposal to gain understanding of requirements, submission process
and sponsor guidelines. Using the Research Administration System,
prepares business components of grant application, prepares and
routes proposal for internal approval, and prepares, reviews and
submits subcontractor and other documentation to Office of
Pre-Award Research Administration for final review and submission
to sponsor. Responsible for preparing proposal's categorized budget
and budget justification, confirming accuracy of costs. Verifies
that correct facilities and administrative cost rate is applied.
Identifies, obtains approval and ensures proper, documented cost
share for proposal submission. Once grant has been awarded, revises
categorized budget as necessary. Provides information
forappointment of individuals in compliance with grant provisions.
Identifies need for advance accounts and no-cost extensions and
takes responsibility for completing required internal
documentation. Monitors award budget and reports internally on
spending, etc. Reviews contracts and subcontracted procurement and
financial transactions. Works with Principal Investigator (PI),
school, department and central administration to determine
allowable and allocable project charges. Develops burn-rate
analysis and budget projections in the Axiom budget system as
needed. Serves as general resource to junior level research
administration staff in department and resource on electronic
systems (Research Administration System and Axiom). May provide
formal and informal training. Participates in training events
sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR).
May assist school management with other assigned program operation
functions.
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Pay Range
Minimum $63,600.00, Midpoint $79,500.00, Maximum $95,400.00
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal
equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and
midpoint of the range.
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